PORTLAND -- Guard Brandon Roy is out through the NBA All-Star Game to help his right hamstring strain heal, Blazers General Manager Kevin said Saturday.
“Unfortunately, I'm not where I was hoping I would be physically at this point,” said Roy. “It's a setback and I'm obviously disappointed, but my entire focus is getting back on the court, contributing and helping our team down the stretch.”
The move means Roy misses the Saturday game against the Lakers and two other regular season games in addition to the All-Star contest.
He first hurt the hamstring Jan. 13 against Milwaukee and again Jan. 20 at Philadelphia. He has missed 11 of the last 12 Blazer games.
“This was not a decision that any of us wanted to make, but in the end we had to do what was best for Brandon,” said Pritchard. “We're hopeful that this extended rest will put Brandon in the best possible position to return to the line-up shortly after the All-Star break.”
